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...here you go - Seiko Monster - about the best watch for under $250.00 USD

corvettes -- i currently have an '89 theft recovery car that i am fixing up with the help of my son. non-matching numbers, so keeping it original is not a concern.

Great read..... thanks for taking the time to deliver this to us...good job!

Wow, I couldn't even begin to imagine what that might bring at auction.

If you had an unlimited budget, but could only own and wear one ‘genuine’ watch, which one would it be? This might sound boring (it probably is), but for me, it’d be the Rolex Sub no-date. I have owned about a dozen nice gens over the last thirty years or so, but for some reason I always gravitate toward sub-type watches. They seem to work well with a suit or casual and they are simple and sturdy in design. And the Rolex gen bracelet that some say is flimsy, feels comfortable to me – and appears to be designed that way. It'd be the 14060M for me

SS rolex DateJust/ silver dial ... it was the cheapest one i could find....I felt so guilty that I had to buy my wife a cluster diamond ring - she sold the ring to her aunt and used the money to hire a lawyer and divorce me ...true story.

I think uby should auction off his white-face watch.

... I'd have to say hands down, TTK and four of his friends -- he seems like one crazy-ass SOB ...and with four of his friends at a pub (or strip club)... and me drinking Long Island's (and the VIP room) ... well, it could make for a real memorable night. …just a thought.

tourby, hmmm...it looks a whole lot more beautiful-er at $599 than $749 ... kinda odd how that works...John

I bought an XXL 6498 Omega Railmaster rep a few months back with the intent of swapping in a gold skeleton Swiss 6498 from crazy Bob O. just for fun - but the cost, in total, will be just under $500 so i have been looking at some nicer alternatives for around the same $ and found this on ebay. Beautiful job by tourbillon1801. Wow! Thought I'd share it -- I think this is LOVE.... $749 USD http://cgi.ebay.com/skeleton-eta-unitas-64...VQQcmdZViewItem

does the unmodified daytona have the narrow or wide subdial spacing? ....thanks

I admit it - I don't have the intestinal fortitude to figure out which one is best or why...please help. I don't care if it looks true to the original or not (I know, that's terible, really) I just want a good watch in and of itself. I know the asian 7750 is taking a chance, but is one of these beter than the other...and what about the wrap vs. plating issue. Thank you ... I really am a lazt ass! But I just want a TT Daytona.... see, i didn't even use spell cheque. Bless you, Bless you all! RLDT10008 TT White Dial Asia 7750 Running Secs @ 6.00 2001 Model SS Case, White Dial, Gold Subdials, Stick Markers on 18K Gold Thick plated Bracelet, RLDT10011 14K Wrapped TT White Dial Stick Markers Running @ 6.00 SS Case, White Dial, Gold Subdials, Stick Markers on 14K Gold Wrapped Bracelet, 2001 Model RLDT10003 14K Wrapped TT White Dial Stick Markers Asia 7750 SS Case, Black Dial, Gold Subdials, Stick Markers on 14K Gold Wrapped Bracelet, 2000 Model

...this was actually designed and sold as a military pilot's watch - fitting over the jump suit. In that role i think it may make better sense (very legible) - but seems too big for me and I have 8" wrist....J.

...exactly, everyone keeps clamoring for an exact 1:1 Rolex Sub that takes gen parts -- build it and they will come. Even those of us that already have Subs in some form or fashion, will have to buy one. Hell, you'd be able to charge extra too.

...wouldn't that work as a manual wind 6498 mvt.? ...you're turning the (mvt.) crown and sub-dial one hour clockwise.

...to this untrained eye, the rehaut seems a little off, and the crown guard - very poor!

damn I like Flav's watch...

If you could only own one rep...which one, and why? You're not allowed to own any other watch - and you'd be wearing it day-in and day out. I only have three reps, but I've owned a lot of gens over the years. I'd have to say one of the nicer Sub or datejust reps might be my choice. But I've never owned a Pam or the really high end watches, such VC or the like. Cheers, John H.

How about this one?

Wow... what great fun. Nothing better than walking into as many AD's as you can find, and deceiving them into thinking you're a 'playa'... Bravo!

... wait a moment, here - I'm still wearing flared trousers!

Here's my daily beater -- can't seem to take it off. $399.00 directly from Steinhart. Swiss Eta 2824 - 1,000 Ft/300 M - feels great on the wrist. To me it feels better than the James Bond SMP I had. The only thing I have that is more comfotable is my Railmaster w/ leather strap. Best of all, don't have to worry about scratching it, or getting it wet. http://www.steinhartwatches.com/store/ocea...-42mm-p-83.html

...sorry flav

Maybe these watches really are unobtainable…here's Josh's reply to my inquiry RE: his ti Seawolf: "Hi John, SOrry sir.. This watchhas been phased for the meantime... All SS and Ti version.. Both are no longer produced. thanks joshua"